Bureau Veritas
in Uganda
Bureau Veritas has a strong and established presence in Uganda, supporting businesses, government institutions, and industries with quality, safety, compliance, and performance solutions.
With a deep understanding of the local regulatory landscape and international standards, we help organisations operate safely, trade confidently, and grow sustainably.
Our Activities Uganda
Bureau Veritas Uganda operates across key sectors including trade, agriculture, infrastructure, and industrial development, delivering internationally recognised services aligned with local requirements.
We play a key role in ensuring compliance, facilitating trade, and protecting consumers.
Our Services:
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Government & Trade Facilitation (Including PVoC)
Supporting compliant trade and regulatory alignment in Uganda:
• Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) for imports
• Pre-shipment inspection and certification
• Issuance of Certificates of Conformity (CoC)
• Conformity assessment for imports and exports
• Trade facilitation and compliance verification
• Regulatory inspection programs
• Delivered in partnership with Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
• Support for customs clearance processes
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Certification & Training
• ISO certification (Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, Information Security, Food Safety, HACCP and Education Management Systems, etc.)
• Management systems implementation support
• Supplier and third-party audits
• QHSE auditing and compliance verification
• ISO standards training (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22000, FSSC, etc.)
• Health, safety, and environmental training
• Safety or Environmental Incident Investigation -
Sustainability - Environmental Social & Governance
• ESG training
• Sustainability Strategy Development
• Sustainability Reporting
• ESG Advisory
• Sustainability Audits
• Carbon Credit Verification
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Buildings & Infrastructure
Supporting safe and compliant construction:
• Construction supervision and quality control
• Infrastructure inspection and certification
• Canopy Integrity Assessment
• Structural Integrity Assessment
• Design Review
• Green Building Certification
• Safety inspections (fire, lifts, electrical systems)
• Pre Commissioning and Post Commissioning Services
• Air Quality Monitoring & Noise Survey
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Industrial Asset Integrity
Ensuring safe and reliable operations:
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Inspection of pressure equipment and lifting systems (API & MPI)
• Electrical and fire safety inspections
• Industrial and equipment inspections
• Lifecycle compliance and diagnostics
• Regulatory audits and technical verification
• Technical training (Fire Safety, Operators training, etc.)
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Agriculture & Commodities
Supporting Uganda’s key export sectors:
• Inspection of commodities
• EUDR Assessments
• Laboratory testing (contamination, nutrients, etc.)
• Food and agricultural testing (nutritional content, contaminants)
• Environmental and chemical analysis
• Independent third-party analysis across sectors
• Sampling, grading, tallying and quality analysis
• End-to-end supply chain monitoring
Bureau Veritas Uganda is GAFTA Accredited
Country Chair, Uganda; Government Services Lead
Bureau Veritas
When Bureau Veritas began its journey in Uganda, we carried a simple, promise: to deliver independent, reliable assurance that enables our clients to meet regulatory requirements, manage risk, and uphold the highest standards of quality and safety across their operations. From our first days, the mission was clear—to be a trusted partner you can depend on, every step of the way.
Today, that promise remains the compass guiding our work. Uganda is home to a vibrant economy, a community that values integrity, and a future built on trustworthy practices. As we grow alongside you, our focus is sharpened on three enduring commitments:
Get in touch with our local team to discuss how Bureau VERITAS can support your next milestone, reduce risk, and strengthen your path to sustainable success:
Address: Plot 59 Luthuli avenue, Cementers plaza 3rd floor, Bugolobi, Kampala
Phone: +25678280002/3/4/5